The local church is the primary place of disciple-making in The United Methodist Church. Learn more about happenings and find resources for the leadership of the local church.
THE LATEST
RESOURCES
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
- Public Health
- Re-launching Guidelines (June 2021)
- Reopening Plan Draft (PDF)
- Re-launching Guidelines (June 2021)
- Charge Conference Forms
- Tables 1, 2, & 3
- Apportionments:
- GCFA Group Ruling Information 501(c)(3)
- Archives & History
Other:
FUNDING
Development:
Grants & Scholarships:
- UMHEF Scholarships (due March 1)
- GBHEM Scholarships (due December 15 – March 30)
- UMCom:
- Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities (due March 15)
- Stoody-West Fellowship (due March 15)
- Cal-Pac UM Foundation Grants & Scholarships:
- Scholarship (due May 1, 2023)
- Ministry Grants (due May 8, 2023)
- Connectional Ministries:
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- Justice & Compassion EMT:
- 2023 Accessibility Grant (.docx) (due Nov. 1, 2023)
- 2023 Hunger Grant (due June 12, 2023)
- 2023 Justice & Compassion Grant (due June 12, 2023)
- 2023 Peace with Justice Grant (due June 12, 2023)
- Leadership & Discipleship EMT:
- Seminary: contact Cathy Wilson (cwilson@calpacumc.org) with the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
- Hispanic/Latino: SAI/UMC Scholarship Program (due by end of April)
- New Ministries EMT
- Request for Proposal (RFP) (Quarterly Deadline)
- Justice & Compassion EMT:
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
- Job Postings
- Guidance: Independent Contractor Rules Rewritten in California (HUB International; PDF)
- Sick Pay Leave FAQ’s (PDF)
- Health Benefits
- Health Reimbursement for Churches Outside of Sponsored Group Plan (PDF)
- CalSavers and Churches
- Clergy Moving Expense Taxes
Training & Accountability:
PROGRAMS & OUTREACH
Seasonal:
- 2023 Advent Calendar:
- Lectionary Worship Guide (UM Discipleship Ministries)
Worship:
Discipleship:
Outreach:
SPECIAL SUNDAYS
Human Relations Day Sunday
Jan. 14, 2024
UMCOR Sunday
Mar. 10, 2024
Native American Ministries Sunday
Apr. 14, 2024
Pastor & Leader Kit
Korean | Spanish
Infographic (GCORR)
Peace With Justice Sunday
May 26, 2024
World Communion Sunday
Oct. 6, 2024
United Methodist Student Day Sunday
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 24, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
- Sign up for Conference emails
- To make changes to your subscription, please contact Jennifer Gaylord (jgaylord@), Conference Database & Special Events Coordinator
- Get the Cal-Pac app
- Cal-Pac Photo Archive (Flickr)
- Communications Academy (Videos)
- Photo Release – For Individuals (sample; PDF)
- Cross & Flame Logo & Brand Toolkit (UMCOM)
- Communications Action Form:
- Promote a local church event/story
- Post a volunteer opportunity/job opening
- Update my church information
- Request Website Hosting Renewal
- more